Job Description
HR Business Partner | Manufacturing & Distribution
UK based | Supporting UK Leadership | Reporting to European HR Director
A global manufacturing and distribution leader is seeking an exceptional HR Business Partner to join its UK operations. This is a pivotal role for a confident, solutions‑driven HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, industrial environment and can influence at senior levels while driving meaningful people outcomes.
What You’ll Lead
Employment Relations — Act as the UK’s subject‑matter expert, managing complex ER cases, coaching leaders, and ensuring fair, consistent, and commercially aligned outcomes.
Policy, Process & Procedure Improvement — Review, modernise, and embed HR frameworks that strengthen compliance, efficiency, and employee experience across multiple UK sites.
Wellbeing & Engagement — Champion wellbeing initiatives, engagement programmes, and cultural improvements that support a safe, inclusive, high‑performance environment.
Leadership Support — Partner closely with the UK leadership team, providing strategic guidance, workforce insights, and coaching to enhance capability and decision‑making.
European Collaboration — Work directly with the European HR Director to align UK people strategy with wider regional objectives, ensuring consistency, compliance, and best practice.
RequirementsWhat You Bring
A proven track record as a HRBP or Senior HR Advisor within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, logistics, or similarly fast‑paced operational environments.
Strong experience in employment relations, including complex case management and union or employee‑representative engagement.
Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 is essential; Level 7 or Chartered status is a significant benefit.
Demonstrable success improving policies, processes, and HR operating models.
A proactive, commercially minded approach with the confidence to challenge, influence, and partner with senior leaders.
A passion for wellbeing, culture, and continuous improvement, with the ability to turn ideas into action.
Comfortable working in a matrix, international structure, balancing local needs with global direction.
Benefits
Why Join?
Be part of a global organisation at the forefront of their industry and chosen field.
Shape the UK people agenda with genuine autonomy and senior visibility.
Work in a collaborative, international HR community with opportunities for growth and development.
Play a key role in strengthening culture, capability, and operational excellence across the UK
Salary of £40,000 - £50,000, Hybrid Working, Plus Exceptional Benefits & Pension
Requirements
A proven track record as a HRBP or Senior HR Advisor within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, logistics, or similarly fast‑paced operational environments.
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